Initially it was reported that Disney’s newest Princess – Sofia – was Latina, based on comments from an executive producer and writer made during a recent press interview.

The character will be introduced to audiences on Nov. 18 in the Disney Channel movie Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess.

“She is Latina,” Jamie Mitchell said, as reported in this HuffingingtonPost.com report. But since she made those comments, Disney spokespeople have made it clear that Sofia does not officially represent Latinas – nor the Latino community. But why not? Isn’t time?

I am not sure anyone can quibble that Disney characters Pocahantas and Princess Tiana (Princess and the Frog) are ethnically representative. So why not a similar nod to Disney’s Latino audience?

I am the father of a real-life three-year-old Latina princess. South Florida is full of them. And I bet most, if not all, would appreciate a Latina Princess joining the Disney royal fold.

What do you say? Do ethnic Disney characters make a difference in your movie and TV viewing choices? Or in your consumer purchases? Leave a comment here and on the Princess Sofia the First Facebook page.

Yea definitely this going to impact on our daily lives in purchasing things and in watching TV. Eagerly waiting to know more about Latina. It is a wonder why Jamie Mitchell said so. Disney spokespeople said differently. Thanks for the Good writing.